Serbian Government Supports Merger Of Mercator And Agrokor

The Serbian government has expressed its support over the planned merger of Slovenian retailer Mercator and its parent Agrokor.

Speaking at a meeting of Mercator suppliers, Serbia’s minister of trade, tourism and telecommunications, Rasim Ljajić, said that the final implementation of the Agrokor settlement should take place in mid-March, which will result in a new company with new management.

The minister also said that he expects all Agrokor group companies in Serbia to continue operating.